The MOOC Revolution: Law Schools

The Law of the European Union: An Introduction

School: Universiteit Leiden
Platform: Coursera
Link: The Law of the European Union: An Introduction
Start Date: To Be Announced (5 Weeks Long)
Workload: 5-8 Hours per Week
Instructor: Stefaan Van den Bogaert
Credentials: Professor Van den Bogaert oversees the European law department and the Europe Institute at Leiden Law School. He earned a LL.M. in European and Commercial Law at the University of Cambridge, where he won the Jennings Prize for being the top student. He later received his Ph.D. from the European University Institute in Florence.
Graded: Students will receive a signed Statement of Accomplishment for successfully completing the course.
Description: This introductory course covers the history, structure, regulations, and rights inherent to European Union membership and law. In particular, it examines prohibited business practices, balancing member state law with EU law, individual rights within the union, and the impact of the currency crisis on the law. Assigned chapters will available at no charge to students.
Review: “An accessible introduction to the basic legal framework of the EU. Very clearly explained and easy to absorb, but there are quite a number of details and many nuances to keep in mind. Consider quiz questions carefully before answering and you’ll be fine. Well worth the effort!” For additional reviews, click here.
Additional Background: HEC Paris also offers an Understanding Europe: Why It Matters and What It Can Offer You course through Coursera.